What is a LEP Student?

A student who has been classified as LEP is Limited English Proficient.  The term is used interchangeably with ELL (English Language Learners).

How does a student become classified as LEP?

If a language, other than English is listed on the HLS (Home Language Survey), that child should be recommended for testing.  Upon initial testing (WAPT), a child may qualify for comprehensive or moderate  (pull-out services) or transitional (remains in the classroom with interventions and possible testing accommodations) services.  Test scores will help determine which type of service a child receives.  Initial testing will also determine if a child even qualifies for LEP services.  Students with exceptional scores are considered to have “Never” been LEP.

How can a student exit LEP status?

Every year, roughly between February 1 – mid March, I will administer our annual test (ACCESS) to ALL LEP students.  I usually receive their scores the last week of school.  Depending on scores, a student can exit LEP status.

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LEP Plans

Once a student is identified as LEP, we need to make a LEP plan for him.  This plan will include the classroom interventions and your child's scores from the ACCESS assessment. A copy of this plan is sent home with students at the beginning of the year.

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Progress Reports

At the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters, you will receive progress reports for students whom I directly serve.  In these, I will communicate the progress your child has made in acquiring English language skills.